Charge Description Master Specialist - Full time, Day, Remote

Charge Description Master Specialist

Providence is calling for Charge Description Master Specialist - Full time, Day.

As a member of the PSJH System Revenue Integrity Chargemaster (RICDM) team, the CDM Specialist shall ensure that the Chargemaster (CDM) is consistent with all coding and billing regulations and accurately represents services provided. The CDM Specialist acts as the liaison between the Hospital ministry and the PSJH System Revenue Integrity/Chargemaster (RI/CDM Department), and researches CDM maintenance requests for adherence to the PSJH System standard CDM in a timely manner. The CDM Specialist responds to Hospital ministry inquiries regarding Chargemaster issues and is responsible for the training of Hospital ministry staff regarding the CDM Maintenance process, coding updates and charge capture improvement. The CDM Specialist is entry level RICDM position, and works collaboratively with other CDM Leads, Sr. Specialists and CDM Specialists, to research and resolve requests in a timely manner. The CDM Specialist uses available department CDM tools and resources to ensure chargemaster compliance. The CDM Specialist coordinates the daily CDM maintenance workflow between the PSJH System and the Ministries and monitors the alignment of the individual ministries to the PSJH System's standard CDM. The CDM Specialist is responsible for the documentation of all policies and procedures regarding CDM Maintenance and charge process. The CDM Specialist reviews clinical department charges to ensure Chargemaster and coding compliance. The CDM Specialist also coordinates with Hospital ministry, IS, Clinical Informatics and Integration personnel on technology projects impacting charge entry, charge dictionaries, and charge interfaces.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued they're invaluable. Join our team at Revenue Cycle Business Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Sciences, Finance, Accounting or other related field of study, or equivalent educ/experience
• Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.
• 3 years hospital chargemaster experience, including the use of CDM Maintenance software and experience with inpatient and outpatient billing requirements (UB-04) and CMS Medicare reimbursement methodology. Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS and ICD10 coding principles.
• 3 years experience with Hospital charging practices.
• 2 years experience working with EMR related to Chargemaster, preferably EPIC (EAP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years Operational performance improvement and/or project management experience.
• 1-2 years Coding experience.

Salary Range by Location:

• AK: Anchorage: Min: $35.66, Max: $55.37
• AK: Kodiak, Seward, Valdez: Min: $37.17, Max: $57.71
• California: Humboldt: Min: $37.17, Max: $57.71
• California: All Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $41.70, Max: $64.75
• California: All Southern California - Except Bakersfield: Min: $37.17, Max: $57.71
• California: Bakersfield: Min: $35.66, Max: $55.37
• Idaho: Min: $31.73, Max: $49.27
• Montana: Except Great Falls: Min: $28.71, Max: $44.57
• Montana: Great Falls: Min: $27.20, Max: $42.23
• New Mexico: Min: $28.71, Max: $44.57
• Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $33.24, Max: $51.61
• Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $35.66, Max: $55.37
• Texas: Min: $27.20, Max: $42.23
• Washington: Western - Except Tukwila: Min: $37.17, Max: $57.71
• Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia & Below: Min: $35.66, Max: $55.37
• Washington: Tukwila: Min: $37.17, Max: $57.71
• Washington: Eastern: Min: $31.73, Max: $49.27
• Washington: South Eastern: Min: $33.24, Max: $51.61

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Organization

Providence Shared Services is a service line within Providence that provides a variety of functional and system support services for our family of organizations across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. We are focused on supporting our Mission by delivering a robust foundation of services and sharing of specialized expertise.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.